10 seek election to charter study commission Howell voters will be asked if they want a charter study panel BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      Two five-person slates are seeking to be elected to a charter study commission that would investigate different types of municipal government that could be used in Howell. More ...      With the help of Otto the talking car, Shelby McCann demonstrates the proper way to look before crossing the street. For more on Otto's visit More ... Howell Council Race Six candidates vie for three seats in Howell BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - Despite differences of opinion in other areas, ask the six people running for seats on the Township Council and they will tell you the same topic is their biggest concern - taxes. More ... Formal complaint alleges rape of woman by officer BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer      JACKSON - A former female confidential informant for the Jackson Police Department has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court seeking a trial by jury and financial damages against a Jackson police detective and other police personnel. More ... 3-2 council vote denies liquor license transfer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - Some people may have welcomed a drink after enduring the three-hour hearing for the Hungry Quail's failed liquor license transfer. More ... Plant preservation, runoff focus of latest testimony Hovbilt proposing 965 age-restricted homes on Jackson property BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer      JACKSON - Testimony resumed before the Planning Board on Oct. 16 on an application filed by Hovbilt for Jackson Valley, a development of 965 age-restricted condominium homes. More ... Youngsters take talking car's safety tips to heart BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer      HOWELL - Not since the days of television's "Knight Rider" had those people at the Ardena School who are old enough to remember the show experienced the intrigue of a talking car. More ... Board approves changes at Great Adventure BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer      JACKSON - The Planning Board has approved several changes at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Route 537. More ... Parents group plans meeting for Nov. 2      JACKSON - The next session of the Jackson Parent-to-Parent support group will be held Nov. 2. The topic for the evening is building language and social skills in children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder). More ... Council wants law enforcement to examine finances      JACKSON - At their meeting on the evening of Oct. 24, members of the Township Council were expected to read into the record their call for action regar-ding the previous township administrator and township government. More ... Jackson man advocates for heart disease funding      JACKSON - Survivors of heart disease and stroke from around the nation recently journeyed to Washington, D.C., to ask their federal representatives for help in dealing with those critical medical issues. More ... Freeholders award deer carcass removal contract      With the state bowing out of the business to remove deer carcasses from area roads, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders has awarded a two-year contract for the work that can also be used by county municipalities. More ... Missing girl found      JACKSON - Police said this week that a 17-year-old township girl who was reported missing in Jackson on Aug. 15 has been found. More ... Library will celebrate anniversary      JACKSON - The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Nov. 4 with ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m. More ... Man faces charges in stabbings      JACKSON - Police are asking for the public's help in providing information about a stabbing incident that resulted in injuries to two township men. More ...